Weak demand, galvanising operating rate edges down

Published: Jul 31, 2026 14:21

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[Weak demand, galvanising operating rate edges down]: This week, the operating rate of the galvanising industry was 53.39%, down 1.47 percentage points WoW. Raw material side, zinc prices continued to consolidate at highs this week, and enterprises' purchases were still mainly based on rigid demand, with zinc ingot inventories at galvanising enterprises continuing to decline.

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